Ati Radeon X1950XTX, X1900XT 256Mb, X1650Pro, X1300XT
Oggi Ati presenta 4 nuove schede video che vanno a coprire tutti i settori del mercato desktop.
ATI unleashes the new performance king for gamers: introducing the Radeon® X1950 XTX
Most powerful consumer GPU, new GDDR4 and fansink technology results in the best game performance'1' using half the processors of competing solutions
MARKHAM, CANADA, Aug 23, 2006 (CCNMatthews via COMTEX News Network) -- Gamers have a lot to be excited about as today ATI (TSX:ATY)(NASDAQ:ATYT) announced its new flagship graphics card family, the Radeon® X1950 series. The new Radeon® X1950 XTX and Radeon® X1950 CrossFire™ Edition work together or individually to deliver the ultimate gaming performance available today. Even in "extreme high definition" resolutions, the Radeon X1950 family beats competing single or dual-slot solutions using only half the processors'1'. The Radeon X1950 series also boasts outstanding image quality features resulting in the best looking games possible. On September 14th, both the Radeon X1950 XTX and Radeon X1950 CrossFire Edition will ship from retailers, system integrators, with an estimated street price of US$449 or EUR399 (VAT included) for each card. The Radeon X1950 family will also be available shortly from leading OEM vendors, including Dell.
Along with high frame rates, the Radeon X1950 family delivers uncompromised image quality. Only ATI's graphics processors provide the ability to combine FP16 High Dynamic Range effects with anti-aliasing to render the most realistic game environments possible. Sharp texture filtering capabilities also ensure that every detail in every scene is rendered. This combination of high performance and image quality results in the most immersive experience available today.
The Radeon X1950 employs the latest memory technology of GDDR4 to deliver blazing performance. With an effective data rate of 2 GHz, the new cards are easily capable of rendering fast frame rates at high resolutions, or maximizing image quality settings for gamers running at more mainstream resolutions. Accompanying the addition of GDDR4, the Radeon X1950 also introduces a new fansink that results in cooler, quieter operation.
"The Radeon X1950 gives gamers exactly what they want - super high frame rates and the best looking games possible, with image quality features that can't be found anywhere else" said Rick Bergman, senior vice president and general manager, PC Business, ATI Technologies Inc. "With the new Radeon X1950, ATI is introducing new technology in GDDR4, setting the performance benchmark even higher with the ultimate gaming solution available today."
The Radeon X1950 provides comprehensive compatibility for the latest technologies:
For games: Get what you pay for - single-slot cards that make use of two GPUs rely on driver profiles to ensure gamers get the best performance from the card. Like any dual-GPU solution, scaling can vary wildly between games, resulting in gamers making use of only a fraction of the hardware paid for. A single Radeon X1950 XTX delivers 100 percent performance, 100 percent of the time in single-card mode without the need to rely on driver profiles, so gamers can push the card to its limits in every game, delivering the best value for their money. The Radeon X1950 series are also supported by ATI's Catalyst(R) suite of software for CrossFire gaming, ensuring gamers have easy ongoing access to software updates for performance, stability and added features.
For multimedia: Making use of ATI's Avivo(TM) technology, the Radeon X1950 family delivers ATI's highest performing video decode of the latest high-definition video formats. The Radeon X1950 family is also capable of displaying one billion colors, or 10-bit throughout the graphics pipeline'2'. Lastly, the Radeon X1950 is also HDCP-compliant, including a built-in EEPROM and HDCP key'3'.
For Windows Vistaâ„¢: The Radeon X1950 family is ready to deliver the premium Windows Vista experience'4' with exceptional driver stability and performance.
ATI also announced today that it is bringing high performing graphics cards at very attractive price points to all segments by way of the new Radeon® X1900 XT 256MB, Radeon® X1650 PRO, and Radeon® X1300 XT. For more information on this announcement, please see the relevant press release. For more information on the Radeon X1950 family, or any of ATI's other products please visit www.ati.com.
ATI's Newest Graphics Cards Deliver an Unparalleled Visual Experience and Unmatched Value
Radeon® X1900 XT 256 MB, Radeon®X1650 Pro and Radeon®X1300 XT graphics cards offer extreme performance, mastering the most intense video games with ease
MARKHAM, CANADA, Aug 23, 2006 (CCNMatthews via COMTEX News Network) -- Consumers can now get high-end performance for gaming and digital entertainment without having to sacrifice power for cost. ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX:ATY)(NASDAQ:ATYT), a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative 3D graphics, today launched the Radeon® X1900 XT 256 MB, Radeon X1650 Pro and Radeon X1300 XT graphics cards, offering the quality and performance of ATI's highest end cards for unmatched prices. The Radeon X1900 XT 256 MB, Radeon X1650 Pro and Radeon X1300 XT are scheduled to ship from retailers and system integrators worldwide on September 14th.
Built for today's most graphically demanding games, these new ATI graphics cards provide outstanding shader performance, simultaneous high dynamic range lighting and full screen anti-aliasing. CrossFireâ„¢ support means double the graphics performance potential. Gaming performance benchmarks show as much as 49% better performance than the competition(1).
"In the world of graphics price usually equals might. Our goal was to offer the quality and performance of ATI's highest-end cards to everyone from the technology novice to the avid gamer," said Rich Heye, Vice President and GM, Desktop Discrete Products, ATI Technologies Inc. "Now, for as little as $89 USD consumers can enjoy the Radeon X1300 XT and choose both price and performance."
The Radeon X1900 XT 256 MB is the latest addition to the award-winning Radeon X1900 series and continues to deliver extreme realism to gaming enthusiasts. The Radeon X1650 PRO is the debut product in the Radeon X1650 series and brings today's top games to life using extreme frequencies and with the superior image quality for which ATI products are renowned. The Radeon X1300 XT delivers unprecedented performance in an entry level graphics card.
Enhancing every aspect of PC entertainment, these video cards display one billion more colors than competing graphics cards(2) and support the latest high-definition formats, offering a flexible and flawless visual experience to even the most demanding technology enthusiasts. Whether using the PC to play DVD movies, edit home videos or share digital photos, ATI's newest graphics cards deliver crisp, vibrant digital images, smooth video playback and unmatched color display.
ATI's new graphics cards are Microsoft Windows Vista™ ready and supported by ATI's Catalyst® suite of software, ensuring customers have easy and ongoing access to software updates for performance, stability and added features.
Today ATI is also announcing the highest performing graphics cards available in the new Radeon X1950 family. For more information on this announcement, please see the relevant press release.
Estimated Street Pricing:
X1900 XT 256 MB: $279 USD EUR249 (including VAT)
X1650 Pro: $99 USD EUR89 (including VAT)
X1300 XT: $89 USD EUR79 (including VAT)
La scheda di punta, che va ad anteporsi alla nVidia GeForce 7950GX2, è la Radeon X1950XTX che affianca alla GPUR580 (la stessa del Radeon X1900XTX a frequenza 650Mhz) la veloce Ram GDDR4 a ben 1Ghz (2Ghz in modalità DDR).
Questa memoria consente di mantenere il voltaggio operativo a 1.5V in condizioni operative standard consentendo un deciso risparmio energetico e una maggiore stabilità in fase di overclock.
In questo modo la GPU R580 guadagna quasi il +30% di banda supplementare rispetto alla versione X1900XTX che, secondo Ati, permette un guadagno di circa il 15% nelle applicazioni che fanno uso intensivo della banda in fase di rendering.
Inoltre anche Ati introduce il supporto HDCP con chiave incorporata su scheda.
A questo si aggiunge un nuovo sistema di dissipazione del calore completamente in rame e con heatpipe che assicura minore rumore di esercizio (in aggiunta anche un nuovo motore e un nuovo profilo della ventola) oltre che un maggiore margine di overclock.
La Radeon X1900XT 256Mb dimezza il quantitativo di memoria della Radeon X1900XT, mentre le altre 2 schede di fascia media e bassa permettono di incrementare le prestazioni in questi settori (la X1650Pro in diretta competizione con la GeForce 7600GS, mentre la X1300XT con la GeForce 7300GT) a fronte di un prezzo di vendita molto contenuto.
Tutte assicurano la compatibilità con Windows Vista.
Infine i prezzi di listino e le disponibilità :
X1950XTX a 399,00€ (così come la versione CrossFire)
X1900XT 256Mb a 249,00€
X1650Pro a 89,00€
X1300XT a 79,00€
Tutte le schede saranno disponibili in negozio a partire dal 14 Settembre.
Per maggiori informazioni e immagini, potete fare riferimento a queste pagine:
X1950XTX
X1650Pro
X1300XT
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